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Houseleek is originally a mountain plant that we have tamed even in our gardens. It feels best embraced by stones on a rockery, on roofs, by house walls and it also does well in ceramic pots. Houseleek is very undemanding because it comes from the harshest conditions.
Give it a chance and you won’t regret it – this little plant is not just ornamental.
The effects of this plant can be compared to those of Aloe Vera, but many are convinced that the plant is even stronger. It is fantastic for dry, irritated, itchy skin and eczema. From March to October you can use the fleshy leaves for skin treatment. They also regrow very quickly.
The almond-shaped leaves also flower. Small, pink flowers appear on a tall stem at a height of 20-30 cm.
Houseleek has anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antibacterial, diuretic, sedative, regenerative and anticonvulsant effects (it suppresses the occurrence of cramps).
A gift from heaven for the skin
Houseleek is extremely beneficial for people troubled by eczema – just tear off a few fresh leaves and apply their juice directly to the skin. You will soon see and, above all, feel an improvement. Many patients even report the complete disappearance of eczema.
Houseleek can also deal with warts and corns. We treat warts and corns with the pulp as needed until the growth falls off or disappears. The juice from the leaf also acts as an agent for faster healing and kills bacteria.
It also helps with other skin problems such as acne, dark spots, sunburn, freckles, scars and other imperfections.
For internal use, its effects are known in fighting kidney diseases, ear inflammations, toothache, diarrhea, fevers and hemorrhoids.
Cooling salve for the skin
Bruise the leaves of the rock rose (houseleek) in your hands and put them on the cooker with clean pork lard until the juice evaporates. Then filter, fill into containers and let cool and solidify. Store the finished salve in the refrigerator.
